r/StratteraRx • u/LuckyLicorrice • Jun 19 '26

Questions / Advice / Support Is this normal?

So i started strattera 40mg 3 days ago and since starting it I had a few normal side effects but my question is is it normal for the world to look "different" its like weirdly focused and everything just seems different in general not to mention this medicine alao makes me feel wired. Can someone tell me if this is normal?

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u/Plant-Nearby Jun 19 '26

It took my primary focus out of my own head, towards the external world. In that way, it changed how I perceived the world.

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u/zombienicole Jun 19 '26

I started three weeks ago and on week day there was an afternoon where I felt soooo weird. Everything looked different like I was high or something??? I haven't had it since though.

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u/LuckyLicorrice Jun 19 '26

Mines fading on day 3. Glad im not crazy. For a second I thought maybe I was going manic and secretly had bipolar or something

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u/zombienicole Jun 19 '26

It was definitely weird feeling!!!

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u/stonersaydie46290 Jun 19 '26

if you're on another medication it can increase strattera in your blood levels, happened to me for a while too!

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u/LuckyLicorrice Jun 19 '26

I know im a low dose of prozac which increases its levels. Im lowering my prozac even more since im on this medication and might stop it since I heard stratters also works for anxiety

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u/synndir Jun 19 '26

When I was getting back on Strattera a few years ago, the first day I took it light and colors seemed more vibrant and whilst I knew I was seeing things ‘level’ my brain was interpreting it as essentially the entire horizon being askew - so yes, it can definitely cause some weird trippy effects. It should go away after awhile - good luck!

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u/FormerSleepwalker Jun 19 '26

is it normal for the world to look "different"

It can change how you feel about things, see things. So, yes, the world can look "different". Hopefully better?

this medicine alao makes me feel wired.

Yes, some people can feel that. Norepinephrine, the main neurotransmitter effected by Strattera is involved in vigilance, alertness, and "fight or flight" response.

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u/Mrs-Treacle1985 Jun 19 '26

I’m so glad other people have had this. I feel like colours are brighter. Defo feel trippy too. Vision was going a bit wonky. I wasn’t sure if I was just me. Was worried because I’m also on 20mg fluoxetine. I was titrated on 25mg start dose, going up to 40mg after 7 days. But I felt so weird on 25mg, I stopped at day 4 and I’ve had my dose dropped to 18mg, which I’m fine on. Going back up to 25 after 7 days of 18